Join us as we explore the neighborhood that was shared by African American intellectuals, business leaders, and families of all economic levels. The businesses they owned and the houses they lived in are featured on this walk. U Street was dubbed “Black Broadway” for the numerous movie theaters, nightclubs and ballrooms frequented by jazz musicians like Cab Calloway, Pearl Bailey, Jelly Roll Morton, and Duke Ellingtonhimself. You’ll see a theater and club where these performances took place. The first full service YMCA for African Americans; one of the few hotels that welcomed a black clientele; and the first memorial to African American soldiers who fought in the U.S. Civil War are on the walk route, as are homes occupied by the Ellington family as Duke grew up. You'll stand on the corner where riots started that extinguished the heyday of the area--but only temporarily. U Street has rebounded to become a must-see corridor for out-of-town visitors and locals alike.

Brunch

Once the tour is finished, we will venture to a local U-Street establishment for Brunch. If you have any favorite brunch spots, let us know.

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The club just isn't like it used to be when you were younger. Nevertheless, you still like to go out and have a good time. You want a way to meet like-minded individuals, but you still want to let your hair down. If you have never been to one of our Meetups, you are missing quite an experience. We do a little bit of everything...dining, bowling, laser tag, happy hour, traveling, dancing, sporting events, cultural events, etc, etc, etc. There are great locations in the DC Area and we want to explore them all! And so Fun, Positive, and Mature! was formed!

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